Loaner: LSA “Discovery Warp One” Class D power amplifier

Count me in, now that I know who the designer is. I'll be comparing to TU-8600 w/ relatively high eff. speakers. What sort of timing are we looking at? I'll be out of town a bit in October.

 

I’m in. I wouldn’t normally go for class D, but the price is equivalent to my current amps, 2x Aegirs so I’m curious. I’ve had a Vidar, Crown CDi2000, single and 2x Aegirs in my speaker setup (Spatial M3 Sapphires) Located in OH.

 

I think they are ready to send a demo unit now, but I need to clarify. I'm sure I can make the timing work for you.

 

LSA will be shipping the Warp 1 demo to @Inoculator asap.

Each person can keep the amp for 5-10 days.

 

@Marvey want to measure this amp? Due to the unique design it seems like a great amp to see measurements for.

 

Received! Looking forward to putting this through its paces vs the NAD M33 (Battle of the Class D) throughout the week. Will also throw my custom modded Akitika GT-102 Z4 into the mix as well to see how it compares to a well-regarded budget Class AB. If I have time before end of the week I will swap in place of my mono Aegirs in my reference rig as well.

 

I’ll give you extra time with the amp if it would give you time to do this. Would be a great reference point for everyone here.

 

On its way to @fastfwd . This is a fun one that anyone that is at all open-minded about class D should check out. I should have full impressions/listening notes up by end of the week.

 

Please post impressions here. Thank you.

 

Received the amp. Thanks, @Inoculator.

 

Please include this speaker amp switcher with the Warp 1 amp loaner going forward everyone.

 

Amp is on its way to @StageOne.

 

I had written conflicting rules in the original post and just noticed it. To clarify, the loaner period is 5-10 days since there are few people on the list. So take the time you need to get a good feel for it.

 

If it's not too late to sign up, count me in, in Madison Wi. Should be finishing my speakers this weekend so I can compare it vs my class T

 

Definitely not too late! You're welcome to join.

 

@rhythmdevils Can you eliminate me from this tour list? Recently I got some noise complaints from neighbors (not to mention when I cranked up my 2ch a bit). I don't think I can reach to enough volume for 2ch evaluation, at least for a while.

Thanks for your coordination anyway!

@StageOne please send the unit to VA when you're done.

 

can I refuse and make you evaluate it at low volume?

 

Neighbors suck I'm moving into a house and leaving this condo garbage. I have not had a speaker amp in ages cuz my neighbors are Satan. Loudest most uncourteous neighbors ever but play a tune at 2pm and it's war !!.. sorry for venting I'm just butthurt I can't hear this amp.

 

Seriously, there's (IMHO) a lot of validation for an amps capabilities if it can resolve (with suitably efficient speakers) at low volumes, so this kind of feedback would be helpful. I spend most of my time listening to relatively efficient speakers but only at 60-70db volume due to condo living. There have been some amps I've come across that make this a very satisfying listening experience without having to resort to headphones for the "illusion" of extraordinary dynamic contrast. Just a thought.

 

What will @Vtory do if I just keep him on the list?